In the middle of a calm conversation, a person with Tourette's syndrome might suddenly begin shouting and follow that with a string of obscenities. This is similar to the symptom of schizophrenia called:
A) blunted and flat affect.
B) inappropriate affect.
C) poverty of speech.
D) loss of volition.

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Inappropriate affect in schizophrenia refers to the display of emotions that are unsuited to the situation, similar to the sudden outbursts seen in some individuals with Tourette's syndrome.

In the Middle of a Calm Conversation, a Person with Tourette's